Question

The nurse is planning care for a group of patients and is deciding upon which activities to delegate to an experienced UAP. Which activities should the nurse plan to do, rather than delegate to the UAP?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Helping the patient get up in the chair at bedside.
2. Feeding a patient who had a cerebral vascular accident 3 years ago.
3. Monitoring an intravenous line for infiltration.
4. Monitoring vital signs on a newly admitted patient who is diagnosed with myocardial infarction.
5. Deciding to use an as needed order to administer an over-the-counter medication for a patient complaint of a headache.

Answer 1

The nurse should plan to do the following activities rather than delegate them to the UAP: Monitoring an intravenous line for infiltration, monitoring vital signs on a newly admitted patient with myocardial infarction, and deciding to use an as-needed order for headache medication.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should plan to do the following activities rather than delegate them to the UAP:

1. Monitoring an intravenous line for infiltration: This requires specialized knowledge and skills to assess the site for signs of infiltration or infection.
2. Monitoring vital signs on a newly admitted patient who is diagnosed with myocardial infarction: This task requires clinical judgment and expertise to detect any changes in the patient's condition.
3. Deciding to use an as-needed order to administer an over-the-counter medication for a patient complaint of a headache: This decision requires the nurse's assessment and knowledge of the patient's history and current condition.